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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.82, 22,305.30 and 14,048.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.82, 22,305.30 and 14,048.22 is: 19,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.82 : 22,305.30 = 14,048.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.82/22,305.30 = 14,048.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.82x = 22,305.30 × 14,048.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.82x = 313,349,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,349,761.57/16,170.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.48

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